Baxter, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Baxter VIC is 2,166 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baxter is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Baxter is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Baxter has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Baxter has a population density of 218 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Baxter is England. The most common religion is No religion (54.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baxter is $1,690.

There were 281 recorded offences in Baxter in 2025-25, a rate of 130 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (150 offences).

Population
2,166
Census 2021
Median income
$774/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Baxter vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Baxter is $774 a week, in line with the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 611th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $44 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 24.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBaxterTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$774/wk$767/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,493/wk$1,687/wk −11%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$316/wk +14%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,690/mo$1,723/mo −2%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.1%19.1% +5.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Baxter, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Baxter Population

2,166 residents at the 2021 Census.

Baxter Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$774/wk
$40,248 per year
Ranked 4,056 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,690/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Baxter Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,493/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 24.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Baxter against your income

About $6,470 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,133/wk
Rent share 24.1%

Baxter Schools

9
schools nearby
6
government
1033
avg ICSEA score
3,858
total students
Woodleigh School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 897 students
1116
ICSEA
Bayside Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 573 students
1086
ICSEA
St Augustine's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 318 students
1053
ICSEA
Kingsley Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 382 students
1027
ICSEA
Somerville Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 400 students
1013
ICSEA
Baxter Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 216 students
1001
ICSEA
Mount Erin Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 490 students
985
ICSEA
Somerville Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 582 students
983
ICSEA
Mount Erin Secondary College-Mount Erin Deaf Facility Government
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Baxter Map

Baxter, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Baxter, Victoria: 38.1977°S, 145.1531°E

Baxter Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Baxter

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,056) Female 51.2% (1,110)

Population Density

218
people per km²
2,166 people · 9.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.3%
New Zealand
1.4%
Germany
0.9%
Scotland
0.8%
Netherlands
0.6%
Italy
0.6%
Ireland
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.8%
French
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Spanish
0.4%
Arabic
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
German
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.5%
Australian
41.7%
Irish
12.2%
Scottish
11.5%
Italian
4.9%
German
4.4%
Dutch
3.2%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%
Greek
1.4%
Polish
1.1%
New Zealander
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
54.7%
Catholic
17.2%
Anglican
10.3%
Not stated
5.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Uniting Church
1.5%
Pentecostal
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.3% 739
Separated
4.1% 75
Divorced
11.0% 202
Widowed
5.2% 96
Never married
39.4% 724

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
32.9%
Couple: no children
30.9%
Couple: no children under 15
19.9%
One parent: no children under 15
8.6%
One parent: children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.1%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
11.2%
5 persons
3.3%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Baxter

Housing Tenure

Of the 901 occupied private dwellings in Baxter at the 2021 Census, 16.4% were rented, 33.2% owned outright and 46.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.2% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
33.2% 299 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.6% 420 dwellings
Rented
16.4% 148 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
64.7%
4 bedrooms
17.2%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
4.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
36.3%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Baxter

Employment

Employed full-time
40.0% 673 people
Employed part-time
23.7% 399 people
Unemployed
1.8% 31 people
Not in labour force
34.4% 578 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.7%
Professionals
20.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Managers
12.6%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%
Labourers
8.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.3%
Sales Workers
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Did not go to work
12.0%
Car (passenger)
2.9%
Walked only
2.8%
Truck
2.1%
Train
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Bus
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.5%
Bachelor Degree
19.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.7%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
18.7%
Architecture & Building
17.3%
Health
13.5%
Management & Commerce
12.6%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Education
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Agriculture & Environment
4.4%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Information Technology
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.3%
Secondary: Government
20.2%
Vocational Education
18.4%
Pre-school
12.9%
Primary: Catholic
5.2%
Secondary: Catholic
4.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.9%
Has need for assistance
7.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
284
Asthma
110
Arthritis
84
Heart disease
65
Lung condition
61
Diabetes
59
Cancer
41
Kidney disease
27
Stroke
22
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 289
Did not provide
83.3% 1,445

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.2% 195
Not a volunteer
88.8% 1,550

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 7
Previously served
2.7% 47
Never served
96.9% 1,702

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
14.1%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
17.2%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
40
1961: 1970
68
1971: 1980
61
1981: 1990
38
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
33
2011: 2015
11
2017
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,832
Moved from VIC
167
Moved: same area (SA2)
25

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.3%
5: 14 hours
30.0%
15: 29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.5%
Step family: no other children
9.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Baxter Crime Statistics

281 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
150
Justice Procedures
37
Assault
26
Drug Offences
22
Fraud
19
Break & Enter
11
Property Damage
10
Weapons
5
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Baxter

The closest suburb to Baxter is Frankston South, 3.1 km away.

Frankston South
3.1 km away · income $862/wk · rent $420/wk
Langwarrin South
3.3 km away · income $859/wk · rent $346/wk
Mount Eliza
5.1 km away · income $966/wk · rent $512/wk
Frankston
5.3 km away · income $743/wk · rent $342/wk
Somerville (Vic.)
5.8 km away · income $809/wk · rent $380/wk
Langwarrin
6.1 km away · income $868/wk · rent $365/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter

What is the population of Baxter VIC?

The population of Baxter VIC is 2,166 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 218 people per km². Baxter is ranked #2,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Baxter?

The median personal income in Baxter VIC is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year. The median household income is $1,493 per week. Family income is $1,958 per week. Baxter is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Baxter?

Median rent in Baxter VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Baxter ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Baxter?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baxter VIC is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Baxter?

The median age in Baxter VIC is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Baxter a good suburb to live in?

Baxter is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,166. The median income is $774/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20169. All dollar figures in AUD.